Sichuan Yaan Dajinping Hydro— 129 MW Hydroelectric
Sichuan Yaan Dajinping Hydro is a 129 MW hydroelectric power plant located in China. It is one of the many hydro facilities contributing to China's vast hydroelectric capacity. This plant ranks as the 287th largest hydro facility in China. With 129 MW, it accounts for 0.04% of the country's total hydro capacity of 313,039 MW. China has 1,000 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 313,039 MW. In comparison to the largest hydro plant, the Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, Sichuan Yaan Dajinping Hydro is approximately 0.57% the size. Hydropower is a dominant energy source in China, contributing significantly to the national electricity supply. The country relies heavily on its extensive river systems, particularly in mountainous regions, to harness hydroelectric power. The plant is located approximately 150 km southwest of Chengdu in Sichuan Province.
11 years old
China, Asia
- 1,385. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #9,032 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,963 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
China Three Gorges Corporation operates 508 plants totalling 127,392 MW
51 plants within 100 km, 12,359 MW combined
Source: UNFCCC CDM Registry
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Sichuan Yaan Dajinping Hydro is a hydro power plant producing approximately 452 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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